Overview
- The Irish Wolfhounds beat the Clovers 50-29 to secure a third straight Celtic Challenge crown.
- The Clovers led early in both halves, with Eilís Cahill’s quick double cutting it to 19-17 at half-time and Béibhinn Parsons nudging them back ahead after the break.
- The Wolfhounds took control in the final half hour as Vicky Elmes Kinlan, Linda Djougang and Erin King each scored two tries.
- King was named player of the match after a standout display in her comeback season following a serious knee injury, and she has been reported as Ireland’s new captain.
- Dannah O’Brien added kicks and late tries from Maeve Óg O’Leary and Caoimhe Molloy sealed it, closing out a campaign in which Neill Alcorn’s side won nine of ten in the league’s new play-off format.